The Tri-Cities is
a metropolitan area in the southeast corner of
Washington, consisting of Benton and Franklin
counties. Three neighboring cities are the principal
cities for the metropolitan area: Kennewick, Pasco,
and Richland. A fourth neighboring city, West
Richland, is generally included as part of the
Tri-City area and region. Pasco is the seat of
Franklin County, while the other cities are located
in Benton County. If the Tri-Cities were a single
city, it would be the fourth largest city in the
state of Washington, behind Seattle, Spokane, and
Tacoma. The Tri-Cities make up the largest
metropolitan area in the southeastern quadrant of
Washington
The Tri-Cities are in a semi-arid climate, receiving
an average of 7 to 8 inches of precipitation every
year. Winds periodically exceed 30 mph when Chinook
wind conditions exist. There are 300 days of
sunshine every year. Temperatures range from as low
as 10 °F in the winter to as high as 110 in the
summer, and even reached 115 °F in July 2006. The
region receives occasional snow most years. The
large Cascade Mountain Range to the west contributes
to the semi-arid climate.
The Tri-Cities economy has historically been based
on farming and the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
Recent years have seen the region's booming wine
industry second in size only to California's Napa
Valley. The production of Milk as well as Apples,
grapes, Cherries, Grain, Alfalfa and many other
Agriculture products keeps the Tri-Cities at the top
of the list as one of the most favorable places for
fresh Farm products.
Seven golf
courses, Base Ball, Boating, Fishing, Camping, snow
and water skiing,
Schooling and much more, The Tri-Cities has
something to offer most any interest.
The LDS Church is a big part of
the Tri-Cities with a beautiful Temple where members
can attend often. The Single
Adult program here is very active
and involves not just the Tri-Cities, but Hermiston,
Wala Wala, Yakima and Selah.
All Single Adults ages 31+,
Members or Non Members of the Church are welcome to
attend the activities.
As the Tri-Cities
continues to grow and more people move here our
little corner of the state diversifies to satisfy
the tastes of the people that live here. Some people
like the Tri-Cities for it’s outdoor recreation. How
many places can boast that they have a river that
runs thru all three cities! Some people like the
small town feel. Some people like the mild climate.
Some people move away but many find their way back. All in all it is a pretty great place to live.
